Skunk Smell
A listener wants to know if skunks are repelled by their own smell.
Bombardier Beetle Buddies
Do bombardier beetles that stay together, spray together?
The Lyrebird’s Dance
The superb lyrebird of Australia combines its songs with specific dance moves to create an elaborate courtship ritual.
Kangaroos in Trees
Tree kangaroos hop up trees instead of swinging through them like monkeys.
The 2017 Bee-Clipse
The 2017 total solar eclipse captured the public imagination and taught kids about bees.
Wild Bird Song Learning
A new study shows that birds can learn from recordings in the wild.
Giraffe Spot Inheritance
Scientists discover that giraffes inherit their spots.
Skunk Smell
A listener wants to know if skunks are repelled by their own smell.
Octopuses on Ecstasy
An antisocial octopus loosens up under the influence of ecstasy.
Fish-Eating Praying Mantis
A giant insect gobbles up guppies - and other small animals.
Early Spring
Spring is arriving early to North American wildlife refuges because of climate change.
Flightless Genes
Researchers identify genetic factors that grounded a species of birds whose relatives all can fly.
INSECTS & SPIDERS
INSECTS & SPIDERS (Encore Edition) - Could spider venom be the next insecticide? Why mosquitoes smell you better at night. And debunking the myth of extracting dinosaur DNA from insects preserved in amber. Also, insect legs that bear an uncanny resemblance to modern machinery.
Science Explains Tortoise vs. Hare
The metaphor of the Tortoise and the Hare can be applied to the speed of life of animals of all sizes, according to new research.
Marmoset Baby Talk
A study suggests baby marmosets’ calls change as they grow up - questioning more than 50 years of conventional wisdom about primate vocalizations.
Queen Bees
The diet of baby bee larvae activates genes that turn some into workers and others into queens.
Birdsong Dreams
Researchers have discovered that when songbirds dream, the vocal muscles they use for singing become active.
Birds & Alligators
Though mortal enemies, alligators and water birds team up against raccoons in the Florida Everglades.
Bees & Elephants
Bee alarm pheromones act as an effective elephant repellent.
Dogs & Human Emotions
Our shared history has shaped how dogs respond to our emotions
